In recent weeks, measles cases have been on the rise, affecting thousands of Mexicans in multiple regions of the country who have not yet been immunized.
The Ministry of Health, in its daily report as of February 16, reported 9,850 cumulative confirmed cases of the viral disease in Mexico, with transmission increasing in several states.
According to data published by the institution, the virus has spread to 354 municipalities located within all 32 states of Mexico.
The age group with the highest incidence is 1 to 4 years old, with 1,434 cases, followed by children aged 5 to 9 years old with 1,204 cases, and those aged 25 to 29 years old with 1,094 cases. The highest rate of infection is found in children under one year old, with 54.12 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
